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Abstract:
The era of Siebel's uncontested supremacy in the CRM market seems to be nearing the end. However, Siebel's idea of its Universal
Application Network seems innovative and should help the needs of the higher-end of the market, whose paramount concern have
been the enormous costs of integration and the gen (...)
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The era of Siebel's uncontested supremacy in the CRM market seems to be nearing the end. However, Siebel's idea of
its Universal Application Netw...
Published:
2002-05-13
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Abstract:
As IBM began de-emphasizing its mid-range systems, J.D. Edwards, after three years of development, released in 1996 an object-based,
cross-platform ERP product called OneWorld, which is regarded as one of the technologically most advanced ERP products...
While overthrowing PeopleSoft from 3rd position in (...)
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As IBM began de-emphasizing its mid-range systems, JD Edwards, after three years of development, released in 1996 an object-based,
cross-platfor...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become a key selling point for ERP vendors, and how extending ERP to the Internet stems from the intent of
many IT organizations not to reinvent the wheel in their s (...)
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This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become...
Published:
2001-04-20
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Abstract:
ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market that we believe businesses that are both current and potential ERP users should be cognizant of in order
to appropriately manage their expectations. (...)
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ERP applications are the information backbone for contemporary manufacturing enterprises. This note identifies current trends
in the ERP market th...
Published:
2001-04-18
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Abstract:
Although we believe that exorbitant growth rates are a matter of the past, growth will remain the word associated with the
ERP market in the 2000’s. ERP will, however, have to share the spotlight with the fast growing adolescent ERP-adjacent areas
like SCM, CRM and e-procurement. (...)
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Although we believe that exorbitant growth rates are a matter of the past, growth will remain the word associated with the
ERP market in the 2000’...
Published:
2001-10-03
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Abstract:
The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force throughout 1999. The market size for 1999, with the 4th quarter yet to be reported, is estimated at $18.5B-$19.5B
(12%-16% growth over 1998), with sales expected t (...)
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The worsening plight of most ERP vendors, caused by the market slowdown, which started in the fourth quarter of 1998, continued
in full force thro...
Published:
1999-01-01
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Abstract:
Within the warehouse management system (WMS) market, which is still the main breadwinning offering for most of the SCE vendors,
most products are functionally on par with mere nuances in ease of configuration or industry focus to differentiate the winner.
ERP vendors have taken advantage of this unfavora (...)
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Within the warehouse management system (WMS) market, which is still the main breadwinning offering for most of the SCE vendors,
most products are ...
Published:
2004-04-27
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Abstract:
ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization’s underlying business processes — primarily accounting/financial,
manufacturing, distribution, and human resources/payroll. This note identifies current trends in the ERP market that we believe
are the direct consequence of vendors’ attempts (...)
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ERP applications are designed to optimize an organization’s underlying business processes — primarily accounting/financial,
manufacturing, distrib...
Published:
2000-05-03
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Abstract:
This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become a key selling point for ERP vendors, and how extending ERP to the Internet stems from the intent of
many IT organizations not to reinvent the wheel in their s (...)
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what are the 2 leading vendors in erp:
This note discusses how a flexible and agile ERP system needs an adaptable architecture, how easy integration to 3rd-party
applications has become...
Published:
2001-04-20
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Abstract:
The envisioned integration with Wonderware's FactorySuite 2000 will allow Protean users to solve shop floor problems with
all production data collected and made instantly available. We believe that within the next 4 years Marcam will gradually
shift its focus to plant integration and operations applicati (...)
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The envisioned integration with Wonderware's FactorySuite 2000 will allow Protean users to solve shop floor problems with
all production data coll...
Published:
1999-11-01
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Abstract:
As IBM began de-emphasizing its mid-range systems, J.D. Edwards, after three years of development, released in 1996 an object-based,
cross-platform ERP product called OneWorld, which is regarded as one of the technologically most advanced ERP products...
While overthrowing PeopleSoft from 3rd position in (...)
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what are the 2 leading vendors in erp:
As IBM began de-emphasizing its mid-range systems, JD Edwards, after three years of development, released in 1996 an object-based,
cross-platfor...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
J.D. Edwards believes in the possibilities (both in terms of technology and sell-ability) of Collaborative Commerce. How
far have they gotten in that vision? Are they a good bet if you also have visions of C-Commerce dancing in your head? (...)
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JD Edwards believes in the possibilities (both in terms of technology and sell-ability) of Collaborative Commerce. How far
have they gotten in ...
Published:
2001-09-18
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Abstract:
The Federal Government's peculiar and idiosyncratic regulatory requirements provide high barriers to entry, so that the novice
companies that are not already offering the functionality for the sector will likely not be able to tap the recent surge in
the defense and other federal markets. (...)
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The Federal Government's peculiar and idiosyncratic regulatory requirements provide high barriers to entry, so that the
novice companies that are ...
Published:
2004-09-22
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Abstract:
This note discusses how ERP-driven e-business will have to extend well beyond providing business partners self-service portlets.
It will have to allow trading partners not only order status tracking but also the enterprise plans and conditions down to
plant level for more efficient two-way interaction an (...)
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This note discusses how ERP-driven e-business will have to extend well beyond providing business partners self-service portlets.
It will have to a...
Published:
2001-04-25
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Abstract:
Winning ERP products will demonstrate deep industry functionality and tight integration with best-of-bread ‘bolt-on’ products
in a particular vertical. Users should focus on the handful of business objectives they need to achieve and the ways to measure
their success. (...)
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what are the 2 leading vendors in erp:
Winning ERP products will demonstrate deep industry functionality and tight integration with best-of-bread ‘bolt-on’ products
in a particular vert...
Published:
2001-10-15
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Abstract:
Symix is regarded as the originator of the extended ERP concept (CSRP), which has proven to be so attractive to mid-market
enterprises that two other leading mid-market vendors entered into specific R&D and licensing agreements with Symix to gain
access to its SyteAPS. Despite a highly competitive enviro (...)
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what are the 2 leading vendors in erp:
Symix is regarded as the originator of the extended ERP concept (CSRP), which has proven to be so attractive to mid-market
enterprises that two ot...
Published:
1999-09-01
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Abstract:
QAD, one of the leading ERP vendors, announced a number of product and alliance initiatives during its annual user conference
in May. However, yet another saga in the tale of their expensive R&D operation was included in the report. (...)
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what are the 2 leading vendors in erp:
QAD, one of the leading ERP vendors, announced a number of product and alliance initiatives during its annual user conference
in May. However, yet...
Published:
2000-09-25
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Abstract:
There has been a hubbub in the public sector, with all major players fiercely competing and eventually winning important
new federal contracts, primarily for components of enterprise applications. This strong government interest in ERP applications
might explain a number of recent pundits’ retractions (...)
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There has been a hubbub in the public sector, with all major players fiercely competing and eventually winning important new
federal contracts, pr...
Published:
2001-06-21
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Abstract:
IFS has been striving, and apparently succeeding, to shed its "ERP dark horse" aura and become a formidable competitor within
the North American market. However, still undeveloped channel and market awareness, bundled with significant losses and likely
retaliatory campaigns from incumbent vendors will pr (...)
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what are the 2 leading vendors in erp:
IFS has been striving, and apparently succeeding, to shed its "ERP dark horse" aura and become a formidable competitor
within the North American m...
Published:
2001-04-13
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Abstract:
The company must clearly articulate its plans and the timeline for integration for each of its products. Otherwise it may
face confusion and/or anxiety amongst both its current and potential customers as well as within its VARs. (...)
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The company must clearly articulate its plans and the timeline for integration for each of its products. Otherwise it may
face confusion and/or an...
Published:
2002-07-30